Rationale: Overexpression of epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) has been observed in kidney, prostate, colon, lung, breast, and other cancers, and is often associated with a poor prognosis. TGFa and EGF, the ligands for EGFR, are also overexpressed in some of these tumor types, suggesting a self-propagating stimulus that may be responsible for rapid tumor growth. Blocking this stimulus by blocking activation of EGFR with ABX-EGF, a fully human monoclonal antibody against EGFR, may prevent tumor growth and perhaps shrink tumors. Purpose: This is a Phase 2 clinical trial to evaluate the safety and efficacy of ABX-EGF in the treatment of advanced NSCLC following failure of paclitaxel and carboplatin therapy on treatment arm 1 of Immunex Protocol 054.0004 (Amgen Protocol 20025404), Part 2.

History of cancer that has required treatment or been active within past 5 years, other than NSCLC, basal cell carcinoma, or cervical carcinoma in situ.

Women (e.g., of childbearing potential, who are post-menopausal for less than six months, not surgically sterilized or not abstinent) who are not willing to use an oral or implanted contraceptive, double barrier birth control, or an IUD during the course of the study and for 6 months following treatment.

Men not willing to use contraception upon enrollment into this study and for 1 month following treatment.

Women who are breast-feeding or have a positive pregnancy test within 72 hours of first study drug administration.

Known to be HIV positive.

Any patient who's best medical interests would not be met by entry in the study in the opinion of the Investigators.

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Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00101920